What we're about

Join us for enjoyable social paced cycling in the Charlotte area: great rides, great people, nice places, fitness and fun.

We mountain bike and road ride any day of the week at various locations around the city and the surrounding area.

Please be advised that cycling can sometimes be a dangerous sport and by joining our group, you are solely responsible for your own safety. Helmets are mandatory and other protective gear, such as glasses and gloves, are highly recommended.

See discussion area for more info on the group and cycling.

Upcoming events (5+)

Ride length: 36 miles total (loop configuration)
Ride level: moderate (due to hills)
Pace: easy to moderate 13-15 mph (overall average)
Elevation gain: +1,900 ft.
Start time: 7:30 AM
Duration: approx. 4 hours (including rest stops)
Terrain: asphalt
Traffic: low to moderate
Rest stops w/ restrooms & refreshments: at mile 16
Bikes best suited for this ride: all types but ideal for road and hybrid bikes
*Parking: The parking in the park will be on the grass by baseball fields. Normal parking is handicapped only, due to Memorial day weekend event. Follow signs to general parking. See uploaded pic.
Map of ride route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30039275
** flashing head / tail lights are highly recommended for safety **
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Description:
This enjoyable morning road ride will take us through rural sections of Mint Hill, Fairview, Midland and Stanfield. Along our route, we'll see beautiful corn fields, cow pastures and horse stables.
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WEATHER POLICY: Ride is cancelled if it is raining at 9:30am. If the ride is cancelled, I will send out a cancellation message to the e-mail address that you registered with on Meetup - so make sure you check that e-mail account before coming. In addition, if the ride is cancelled I will add a cancellation message in the section below.
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Notes:
• All riders must be willing to stay with the group because we'll be making many turns on our route.
• Traffic, unpredictable weather, dog incidents among other risk elements are factors riders assume individual responsibility when signing up for this ride.
• This will be a "10 minutes no drop zone" ride, no one will be left behind within reason waiting 10 minutes unless mechanical or flats exceptions in which case you will need to call my cell.
• Short stops as needed; long rest stop for restrooms and refreshments at mile 16.
• Please bring plenty of water, tire tube, and snacks if needed.
• Please have some form of ID with you in case of an emergency.
• If you go ahead of the bike leader you are responsible for your own navigation.
• Ensure your bike is in proper riding conditions and breaks are checked.
• Bike helmets are mandatory on all rides; flashing head / tail lights, gloves, eye protection, and bright colored clothing are recommended.
• If chance of thunderstorms, ride will be rescheduled.
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Phone or text Maurice at[masked], if needed or not attending (Day of ride ONLY, please)

There is no host for this ride; bring the route with you. Meeting at Unknown Brewery and riding 25 or 35 miles for fun as a group in the morning.
Ride Length: 25 or 35 Miles
Ride Level: Moderate (this ride has a few gentle climbs)
Pace: Easy to Moderate (13-15 mph)
Route Elevation: +/- 513'
Start Time: 9:00am sharp (Meet at Unknown Brewing)
Duration: Ride is about 2 - 2.5 hours and then a drink/meal afterwards
Terrain: Roads; asphalt and concrete
Traffic: Moderate
Bikes best suited for this ride: Any, but road bikes are best
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Rules & Notes:
Bike Helmets are mandatory on all rides. Gloves, bright clothing, eye protection and a mirror are recommended. This is a no drop ride. All riders must be willing to stay with the group due to the many turns on this ride. If you pass the leader, you are on your own!
Your bike must have brakes, as required by the Charlotte City Code.
Restrooms are available at Mile 17 and at the end of the ride. We will re-group at least 6 times during the ride.
Please bring plenty of water and snacks if needed.
Bring money or a credit card if you plan on eating/drinking. A bike lock is recommended to lock your bike at the end.
Weather Policy
The ride is cancelled if it is raining or if radar shows it will be raining by the start of the ride or if the temperature is below 33 degrees at the start of the ride. If the ride is cancelled I will send out a cancellation message to the email that you registered with on Meetup--so make sure you check that account before you leave for the ride. I will add a cancellation message on this website.
GPX files for the route can be downloaded from:
https://www.unknowncycling.org/bikeandbrew.html
Download either the "unknown_growler_25_miles.gpx" or the "unknown_keg_35_miles.gpx".

This enjoyable 15 mile breakfast ride will be a loop starting and ending at Mugs Coffee. At around mile 5 we will stop for breakfast at Cafe South (http://www.cafesouthcharlotte.com/) in the west Charlotte neighborhood of Windsong Trails. Miles 10-13 we will explore the new section of the Little Sugar Creek trail out to I-485.
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Ride Details:
Ride length: 15 miles total (loop configuration)
Ride level: moderate (due to hills on route)
Pace: easy (social) 10-11 mph
Elevation gain: +850 ft. (hilly route)
Start time: 7:45 am
Duration: ~3 hours (including one stop)
Terrain: asphalt, 50 ft. section of dirt
Traffic: low to moderate
Bikes best suited for this ride: all bikes
Map of ride route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30049290
** flashing head / tail lights are highly recommended for safety **
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HIGHLIGHTS: Madison Park, Montclare South, Starmount, Wingsong Trails neighborhoods. Little Sugar Creek Trail
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WEATHER POLICY: Ride is cancelled if it is raining at 7:30am. If the ride is cancelled, I will send out a cancellation message to the e-mail address that you registered with on Meetup - so make sure you check that e-mail account before coming. In addition, if the ride is cancelled I will add a cancellation message in the section below.
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NOTES:
• All riders must be willing to stay with the group because we'll be making many turns on our route.
• Traffic, unpredictable weather, dog incidents among other risk elements are factors riders assume individual responsibility when signing up for this ride.
• Restrooms - available at ride start and mile 5.
• Please bring plenty of water and snacks if needed.
• Bring money or a credit card if you want to buy something at the stop. • Bring a lock for your bike if you want to lock up at the stop.
• Ensure your bike is in proper riding conditions and breaks are checked.
• Bike helmets are mandatory on all rides; also gloves, bright clothing, eye protection, flashing headlights/tail lights are highly recommended.
• Please bring with you an appropriate-sized spare tube for your bicycle.
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Phone or text Maurice at[masked], if late or not coming. (Day of ride ONLY, please)

Ride lengths: 23 miles total (loop configuration)
Ride level: moderate to strenuous (due to ride pace and short hill climbs)
Pace: moderate to strenuous 16 to 19 mph (overall average)
Elevation gain: +/-900 ft.
Start time: 6:30 PM
Duration: ~1 hour 30 min.
Terrain: asphalt
Traffic: low to moderate
Bikes best suited for this ride: road and hybrid bikes
** flashing head / tail lights are highly recommended for safety **
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Description:
This enjoyable but challenging evening training road ride will take us through rural sections of Harrisburg and Concord.
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Notes:
• Traffic, unpredictable weather, dog incidents among other risk elements are factors riders assume individual responsibility when signing up for this ride.
• All riders must be willing to stay with the group because we'll be making many turns on our route.
• This will be a "10 minutes no drop zone" ride, no one will be left behind within reason waiting 10 minutes unless mechanical or flats exceptions in which case you will need to call my cell.
• Restrooms and water available at ride start only.
• Short rest stops as needed, we re-group at every turn.
• Please bring food and water.
• Please have some form of ID with you in case of an emergency.
• Ensure your bike is in proper riding conditions and breaks are checked. Bring a spare tire tube.
• Bike helmets are mandatory on all rides; also bright gear, gloves, flashing head /tail lights and eye protection are highly recommended.
• If chance of thunderstorms, ride will be rescheduled.
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We'll meet in the parking lot and start our ride at 6:30 PM. We'll make short road side stops as needed and re-group at most turns.
Map of ride route (RideWithGPS) (http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7316589)
Phone or text Maurice at[masked], if running late or not attending (Day of ride ONLY, please)